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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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